Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Rifle's transition into May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in April to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). During May, Rifle notes a substantial drop from the daytime peak to an average minimum temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Rifle is 53%.Rainfall
In Rifle, during May, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Rifle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.7 days and collects up to 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rifle. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Rifle aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rifle, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 36.85" (936mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Rifle is 14h and 22min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:32 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Rifle is 11.3h.UV index
In Rifle, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Rifle in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Rifle?
How many days does it rain in May in Rifle?
What is the last month it snows in Rifle?
What is the average length of the day in May in Rifle?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Rifle?
How long on average sun shines in May in Rifle?
How high is the UV index in May in Rifle?
Average temperature in May
Rifle, CO
- Average high temperature in May: 60.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 36.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in May
Rifle, CO
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Rifle, CO
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Rifle, CO
- Average humidity in May: 53%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).
Average rainfall in May
Rifle, CO
- Average rainfall in May: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").
Average rainfall days in May
Rifle, CO
- Average rainfall days in May: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rifle, CO
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rifle, CO
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rifle, CO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rifle, CO
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Rifle, CO
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Rifle, CO
- Average cloud cover in May: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in May
Rifle, CO
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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